Uncle Onion,
I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. While the authors show that the Hebrew Scriptures taken literally do not always match archaeological evidence, I never feel that they are spouting vitriol. If anything, I came away with an awe for a people that early recognized the power of the written word and story. It's amazing to consider that the Hebrew Scriptures come from a people who lived in an area smaller than New Jersey, and who are estimated to have numbered less than 450,000 in the eighth century--fewer than the present population of Oslo, Norway. Who could imagine that this small group would change the face of world history?
Ginny